Michigan Roll Call

MuttGrunt · 05-29-2011, 01:52 PM

You guys ever consider detailing your cars yourself? For the cost of most places, you can get a lot of good stuff to care for your ride yourself. Learning to two-bucket wash (with Grit-Guard inserts), clay, clean your wheels (proper wheel cleaner and brushes), etc will all pay off in the long term as you're car will look like-new for years.

Back in a Subie · 05-29-2011, 03:22 PM

Yes, I detail my own car all summer long, but once in the spring I like to have it professionally cleaned. Mostly to get all of the salt/winter grime off the foot wells and to have the leather thoroughly cared for.

MuttGrunt · 05-30-2011, 10:17 PM

Fair enough. Keep in mind that some good All Purpose Cleaner and a shop-vac work well on the salt on carpets, and those WeatherTech floor matts are awesome and worth the investment IMO.
Additionally, look into Leatherique products and Leather Master products: best stuff for leather I've found.

nmulax · 06-02-2011, 05:27 PM

On the way home from work today I ran a bit with a red E90 335xi (pre-LCI). Tint, time attacks, not sure what else; good looking car - minus the dirt

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This was on Southbound 75 between Grand Blanc and Auburn Hills. Is this guy on the forum?

Streetluger06 · 06-03-2011, 10:50 AM

Hey I thought I would chime in and say hello. I live in Grand Rapids and have a silver 335i coupe with some mods. If anyone see's me around town feel free to stop me and say hi.

sterz85 · 07-09-2011, 05:45 PM

anybody know a good tint shop? looking to get pricing on a formula1 tint

anerbe · 07-10-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sterz85

anybody know a good tint shop? looking to get pricing on a formula1 tint

Sunshade - on Maple in Troy

Not sure if they have formula1 tint, but they have very good tint lines and fitment

sterz85 · 07-10-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by anerbe

Sunshade - on Maple in Troy

Not sure if they have formula1 tint, but they have very good tint lines and fitment

thanks, i'll check them out

saw a black coupe yesterday at microcenter, tinted windows, lowered, black rims... anybody from here?

joyride · 07-10-2011, 11:04 PM

I got my tint done at sunshade, they did a pretty good job, they didn't carry formula1 tint when i got it done, bout 2 years ago. But i would recommend them, i went 35%, if anything i think it's a bit light, would like it a little darker.

AJG1137 · 07-12-2011, 03:08 PM

Hey fellow Michiganders. I am new to the forum.
Can anyone help me out with a referral to a good shop who can install an aftermarket downpipe on 2011 335xi?
I tried Munks - they haven't done one before on my model so don't want to be guinea pig.
I also tried Nikolas Motorsport - they didn't know what a downpipe was... no idea why but I don't want to take any chances.

J-Spec Dan · 07-12-2011, 08:14 PM

Farmington here!

Agent11br · 07-13-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Spec Dan

Farmington here!

Clean e90 man, read through your thread in your sig

What fog light bulbs are you using?

J-Spec Dan · 07-13-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent11br

Clean e90 man, read through your thread in your sig

What fog light bulbs are you using?

Thanks man. Fogs are Xenesis tru-match H11 bulbs that DV gave me.

CrazyK89 · 07-17-2011, 09:40 PM

Kalamazoo here. Well from time to time. I'm Stationed in El Paso TX. But I drive back sometimes.

CrazyK89 · 07-17-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joyride

I got my tint done at sunshade, they did a pretty good job, they didn't carry formula1 tint when i got it done, bout 2 years ago. But i would recommend them, i went 35%, if anything i think it's a bit light, would like it a little darker.

I went with 15% in the back doors and Rear windshield and 35% in the front. It doesn't look as off as it sounds if it's done right.

CrazyK89 · 07-17-2011, 09:46 PM

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Who wants to have a montego blue 3 series photoshoot in the spring/summer?!

Darn I have a Monaco Blue lol too bad.

E92TTKING · 07-17-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AJG1137

Hey fellow Michiganders. I am new to the forum.
Can anyone help me out with a referral to a good shop who can install an aftermarket downpipe on 2011 335xi?
I tried Munks - they haven't done one before on my model so don't want to be guinea pig.
I also tried Nikolas Motorsport - they didn't know what a downpipe was... no idea why but I don't want to take any chances.

The guys at Nikolas MOtorsport are fuckin idiots. They wouldnt install my intake so i did it myself. They said they were confused or some bs that they would not be comfortable.

GO to motorwerks! They are the best and they have a very nice facility.
I will go there for anything in the future.

E92TTKING · 07-17-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sterz85

anybody know a good tint shop? looking to get pricing on a formula1 tint

You are not going to find that film. Btw the guys at sunshade arent very competent. I had my mercedes done there and they did a mediocre job. Plus they use the shittiest film which is the cheapest to get.

I had my car done recently at Detail Express in keego harbor and they did a suberb job. They even nailed the dot matrix! They use a better film, lumar, which is high up there with pinnacle

E92TTKING · 07-17-2011, 09:54 PM

Any 335's or m3's in Bloomfield/farmington/west bloomfield close to these areas?

BTW we should get something organized for the woodward cruise!!!

hwa786 · 07-19-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by greek335xi

Any 335's or m3's in Bloomfield/farmington/west bloomfield close to these areas?

BTW we should get something organized for the woodward cruise!!!

I got an E90 in West Bloomfield

hwa786 · 07-19-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyK89

Darn I have a Monaco Blue lol too bad.

Haha, everyone welcomed!

J-Spec Dan · 07-19-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greek335xi

Any 335's or m3's in Bloomfield/farmington/west bloomfield close to these areas?

BTW we should get something organized for the woodward cruise!!!

i'm definitely down for something. are you segregating all non-335 or M3's!?

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MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	You guys ever consider detailing your cars yourself? For the cost of most places, you can get a lot of good stuff to care for your ride yourself. Learning to two-bucket wash (with Grit-Guard inserts), clay, clean your wheels (proper wheel cleaner and brushes), etc will all pay off in the long term as you're car will look like-new for years.
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05-29-2011, 03:22 PM	#134
Back in a Subie Captain 81 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 15 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback ... [0.00] 2012 Morgan 3 Wheeler [10.00] 2015 Subaru WRX STI ... [9.00]	Yes, I detail my own car all summer long, but once in the spring I like to have it professionally cleaned. Mostly to get all of the salt/winter grime off the foot wells and to have the leather thoroughly cared for. __________________ After enjoying 9 years with my BMW I am now Back in a Subie: formerly Mi330xi
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05-30-2011, 10:17 PM	#135
MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Fair enough. Keep in mind that some good All Purpose Cleaner and a shop-vac work well on the salt on carpets, and those WeatherTech floor matts are awesome and worth the investment IMO. Additionally, look into Leatherique products and Leather Master products: best stuff for leather I've found.
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06-02-2011, 05:27 PM	#136
nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	On the way home from work today I ran a bit with a red E90 335xi (pre-LCI). Tint, time attacks, not sure what else; good looking car - minus the dirt . This was on Southbound 75 between Grand Blanc and Auburn Hills. Is this guy on the forum? __________________
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06-03-2011, 10:50 AM	#137
Streetluger06 Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Hey I thought I would chime in and say hello. I live in Grand Rapids and have a silver 335i coupe with some mods. If anyone see's me around town feel free to stop me and say hi.
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07-09-2011, 05:45 PM	#138
sterz85 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (1)	anybody know a good tint shop? looking to get pricing on a formula1 tint
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07-10-2011, 11:04 PM	#141
joyride Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 231 Posts Drives: X5 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit iTrader: (2)	I got my tint done at sunshade, they did a pretty good job, they didn't carry formula1 tint when i got it done, bout 2 years ago. But i would recommend them, i went 35%, if anything i think it's a bit light, would like it a little darker.
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07-12-2011, 03:08 PM	#142
AJG1137 Member 12 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e93 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 335i xDrive [0.00]	Hey fellow Michiganders. I am new to the forum. Can anyone help me out with a referral to a good shop who can install an aftermarket downpipe on 2011 335xi? I tried Munks - they haven't done one before on my model so don't want to be guinea pig. I also tried Nikolas Motorsport - they didn't know what a downpipe was... no idea why but I don't want to take any chances.
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07-12-2011, 08:14 PM	#143
J-Spec Dan ALL RIGHTY THEN 222 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 12 STX Advance Join Date: May 2011 Location: G O T H A M iTrader: (2)	Farmington here! __________________ BMW CCA Member 483866 \|Officially Official Build Thread\| \|Widebody Thread\| Follow me on instagram: @jspecdan
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07-17-2011, 09:40 PM	#146
CrazyK89 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan E90 Monaco Bleau Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Kalamazoo here. Well from time to time. I'm Stationed in El Paso TX. But I drive back sometimes.
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E92TTKING Colonel 250 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Merica iTrader: (10)	Any 335's or m3's in Bloomfield/farmington/west bloomfield close to these areas? BTW we should get something organized for the woodward cruise!!!
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